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Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Applications & Services
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
The Team @ Autodesk
You will join a collaborative and distributed engineering team within Autodesk Construction Cloud, working on cloud-based services that power large-scale construction projects worldwide. The team is composed of experienced engineers across Europe and North America, working in an agile environment with a strong focus on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
You will be part of a backend-focused team, contributing to the development and evolution of cloud services while collaborating closely with product, UX, and platform teams.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Sheffield and contribute to the design, development, and operation of scalable cloud-native services.
In this role, you will work on building reliable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using modern cloud technologies. You will play a key role in delivering new features, improving existing services, and ensuring operational excellence.
This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful products used globally, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You will be expected to take ownership of your work, contribute to technical decisions, and continuously improve how we build and operate software.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure cloud services
Deliver high-quality, production-ready code and continuously improve system performance
Contribute to software architecture and design decisions using cloud best practices
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to translate requirements into solutions
Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices
Develop and maintain automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system reliability and performance
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
Embrace and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity
Work in an agile environment and contribute to continuous delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience in software development with C# in a cloud environment
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and distributed systems
Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g. DynamoDB, S3)
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
Experience with Git or similar version control systems
Familiarity with modern AI development tools or willingness to adopt them
Strong communication skills in English
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins or similar)
Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies
Exposure to multiple programming languages (e.g. Python, TypeScript)
Experience working in distributed or global teams
Knowledge of CAD, construction, or engineering domains
The Ideal Candidate
A cloud-native engineer with a strong ownership mindset
Curious and eager to learn new technologies, including AI-assisted development
A collaborative team player who communicates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Able to balance autonomy with knowing when to seek input
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
Demonstrates critical thinking and proactively suggests improvements
Motivated to deliver high-quality solutions and continuously improve engineering practices
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Strong experience in software development with C# in a cloud environment
- Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience building and maintaining REST APIs and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of relational databases and NoSQL
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
- Experience with Git or similar version control systems
- Familiarity with modern AI development tools
Autodesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Autodesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Autodesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is considered expansive, combining discretionary time off for salaried roles, company holidays/Autodays, and a periodic paid sabbatical. These options provide flexibility beyond standard accrual-based PTO.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards prominently include RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, alongside annual bonus or commission programs. These elements are available to eligible employees and can materially augment base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, IVF/co‑maternity, and fertility benefits, plus dedicated coaching and Cleo resources for parenting and caregiving. These services extend support before, during, and after leave.
Autodesk Insights
What We Do
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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